1976 Replica/Kit Makes 1936 Auburn Boattail Speedster

1976 Auburn Speedster. replicar of 1936 Boattail Speedster. Ford 302ci V8. auto

beautiful show-quality car (trophy winner)

originally built for Universal Studios by the Auburn Speedster Company (Custom Coach)

clean Illinois title. listing for a senior friend who's husband passed (car was his)

was used in parades and for general pleasure driving. cruise nights. car shows etc.

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Way more pics here!

https://kwc. smugmug. com/Auburn

And a four short videos to hear it run and see it drive!

https://youtu. be/oVkknxkF8iQ

https://youtu. be/MuCzgJmKY_I

https://youtu. be/7edYEJSdpBk

https://youtu. be/y73E1335q9k

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Features

5. 36 original miles

Ford 302 ci V8 Cobra engine. 2-bbl (carbureted). 275 HP

engine and compartment has some chrome and braided lines

floor-shifted 3-speed automatic transmission

built on a Lincoln Town Car chassis. fiberglass body

power steering and power brakes

Ford steering column with cruise control

dual exhaust

luggage storage behind seat in tail section

golf club door opens with ignition key

working tiny wipers!

electric fan. separately switched so can be run manually

includes one ignition key. custom cockpit cover

even has a reproduction of the Auburn "Ab Jenkins 1001. 1 mph" declaration on the dash!

Cosmetic condition

cosmetic shape is excellent. paint is glossy. few touched up chips

chrome is spectacular everywhere. no pitting

recently replaced wide white wall tires. lots of tread

true spoke wheels

plating on spokes. badges and ornament in good shape

beautiful burgundy interior. no splits. good carpet

has provisions for a convertible top but never had one with recent owner

Mechanical condition

mechanically solid. takes 8 seconds to cold start (long way to tank)

drives well. easy steering and good braking power

a little squeaky and few rattles over low speed bumps

electrics and lights all seem to work

VDO dash gauges all appear to work fine

good battery. low mileage tires. excellent brakes

I drove it for a half hour to warm up fluids then left it two weeks on clean floor (to assess any leaks)

has small coolant leak at base of rad. nbsp;minor tranny leak (looks like pan gasket)

three drips of oil at bell housing after sitting two weeks (no other oil leaks)

no rear end. brake fluid or power steering leaks I can see 

passed a full Massachusetts safety and emissions inspection in 2008

Sale details

I can ship this car (email for details)

$500 deposit due within 48 hours of auction end. balance due in ten days

you can pay the deposit with Paypal but NOT the entire cost of the car

located in Mahomet. IL

On Apr-08-17 at 16:01:47 PDT. seller added the following information:

GREAT NEWS!!.   The convertible top has been found!!. The outer burgundy vinyl is in great shape. as are all the snaps. nbsp;the inner chrome spreaders. and the chrome-framed rear window. The side shields (windows) were also found safe and sound in a little case to protect them. I even have the thumbscrews to attach the front of the top to the windshield frame. The inner insulating liner on the top has some holes and stains (I'd replace or cut it out). I also found a really nice remote operated chrome spotlight with a mirror on the back that once was on the driver side of the car. It has all hardware and is in spectacular shape!  I got the top to within about 3/4" of snapping up all the way around just mounting it indoors (that's why it looks a little limp). I will park the car in the sun tomorrow and I think I will get enough stretch to get it all snapped in solidly.   I will add a link to some pictures of the top and the spotlight tonight.

On Apr-08-17 at 18:01:39 PDT. seller added the following information:

Link to pics of the convertible top / chrome spotlight:

https://kwc. smugmug. com/Auburn-convertible-top-spotlight

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